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The Dutch Foundation for Literature asked writers and illustrators of children’s books to make a one-minute video in which they present their work.

Michele Hutchison has been awarded the prize for Stage Four, her English translation of Sander Kollaard’s Stadium IV.

An expert selection committee chose the Dutch book as one of the ten winners from the more than one hundred thousand books that were published that year in China.

Foreign publishers, foreign rights agents, cultural foundations, translators and a bit of luck. This is what you need to get your book translated.

Here's our selection of Dutch-language books that recently have been translated into English.

The Vondel Prize is a biennial prize for the best book translation into English of a Dutch literary or cultural-historical work. The winner receives € 5,000.

As a result of the efforts of the collaborative project Never Grow Up!, five Dutch groups find their way to Washington, USA, for a season-long focus.

When the Netherlands and Flanders were Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2016, the organizers had a hard job to stand out. So Team Frankfurt, the joint project committee of Dutch Foundation for Literature and the Flemis...

Starting this month, Dutch literature will present itself under the title 'New Dutch Writing' at more than 70 festivals and events in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

A recap of the Never Grow Up! programme with highlights from two years of Dutch arts for new generations.

Remarkable conclusions from the very first global study of the preservation of Dutch language, culture and identity.

This year, the Digital Library for Dutch Literature will celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Flanders Literature promotes Dutch-language literature from Flanders across the UK and Ireland through to 2025.

David Doherty has been awarded the prize for 'Summer Brother', his English translation of 'Zomervacht' by Jaap Robben.

Will the Dutch language still exist in the future? 'In 2050, Dutch is flourishing like never before. However, it would be more appropriate to refer to it as Dutches in the plural form.'

There is something about the development of the Indonesian language that irritates journalist Joss Wibisono - it is being mixed with English.

When Dutch children's literature deals with taboos, some books are too unconventional for the anglophone market.

Our summer selection of Dutch-language poetry that has recently been translated into English.

At Saint Petersburg State University, translation studies and interpreting are important subjects within the study of Dutch language and culture.

London and the music industry dominate the Dutch cultural production in the United Kingdom. But it is well worth looking beyond the capital and discover new opportunities.

Throughout the past decades, the Erasmus Huis has strengthened its role as a centre for cultural diplomacy for the Netherlands in Indonesia.

The 1960s saw important diplomatic shifts between the Netherlands and Indonesia, which laid the foundation for the current bilateral relationship, and the opening of the Erasmus Huis in 1970.

Is it a good thing that the Dutch and Flemish crack open a huge number of English books every year? Or will this trend spell disaster for Dutch publishers, authors and translators?

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you that Ons Erfdeel vzw former deputy editor-in-chief, Frits Niessen, has passed away.

Seventy-five years after the declaration of Indonesian independence, it is high time for apologies to be made at the level of government, and for a national memory that is more inclusive.

A jury of experts has selected ten young video makers from Flanders and the Netherlands for 'Bewogen Verzen' (Moving Verses), the video poetry project of Ons Erfdeel vzw and Poëziecentrum.

Justine Cappelle made a poetic film after the poem 'I Love Icarus' by Tjitske Jansen.

Nine youngsters from the Low Countries created poetic films based on their favourite Dutch-language poem.

The images of the house are part of a new online exhibition that includes the only known video of the World War II diarist.

Suzanna van Oers made a poetic film after the poem ‘Life on Mars’ by Peter Verhelst.

Our selection of recent university press publications in English on the Low Countries.

The French general and emperor left behind deep traces in Dutch society that are still visible today.

Take a look at our selection of recently translated Dutch literature.

Lovers of Frisian literature and translation gathered at University College London for an evening of Frisian culture around the great new bilingual anthology Swallows and Floating Horses.

Reinier Kroese made a poetic film after the poem 'Lost' by Bart Moeyaert.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

In this interview, the Surinamese writer talks about her texts, her language, and her homeland.

How can we counteract the decline in reading, especially among young people? Former publisher Henk Pröpper has a message for politicians.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have been translated into English.

Tess Steijvers made a poetic film after the poem 'A Girl' by Toon Tellegen.

Kobe Fleerackers made a poetic film after the poem 'On Mrs P.’s Municipal Coffin' by Menno Wigman.

Here's our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

Our spring selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

Why not read a novel by a Dutch or Flemish author this summer? Take a look at our selection.

When it comes to language, Belgium has a complex history. That is beautifully illustrated by the position of French-language literature written at the end of the 19th century by Flemings.

This Easter weekend our video poetry project 'Bewogen Verzen' kicked off with an inspiration session in Amsterdam.

They may not paint a cheerful picture of man and the world, but the books of Willem Frederik Hermans are worth re-reading, says writer Henk Pröpper.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

Younes Laaguidi made a poetic film after the poem ‘Houston we have a problem’ by Lotte Dodion.

Why not read a novel by a Dutch or Flemish author this spring? Take a look at our selection.

Tharim Cornelisse made a poetic film after the poem ‘The Method iv.' by Arno Van Vlierberghe.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

The image of farmers and the countryside in Flanders and the Netherlands has been teetering between positive and negative for decades. Why? And how much wiggle room do farmers have today?

Fifty years ago, Jan Wolkers shook the Netherlands to its foundations with 'Turkish Delight'. Aleid Truijens blushed when she reread his taboo-breaking classic novel.

A translator of Dutch into English gives literary tips by answering two questions: which translated book by a Flemish or Dutch author should everyone read? And, which book absolutely deserves an English translation?

Take a look at our selection of recently translated Dutch-language books for children and young adults.

The ‘Canon of Flanders’ is a list of events, people and traditions that, according to the expert committee, define today’s Flanders.

Rapper Zwangere Guy enters into a conversation with Brussels in order to get to know the city and himself better.

On 10 April 2020, the Dutch poet Hans Verhagen passed away at the age of 81 in his hometown Amsterdam.

Students from two British Universities translated an extract from the most recent novel of the Surinamese Dutch writer Tessa Leuwsha.

On a visit to the Flemish city of Ypres, Derek Blyth discovers a museum dedicated to the horror of war, a beer brewed in an underground fortification and a nightly ceremony that might go on for ever.

Our fascination for and exploitation of wild animals has a long history that reveals major social changes: from prestige projects for medieval monarchs to experiences for the general public.

Ester Bosschaert Devroe made a poetic film after the poem ‘Perseverance’ by Lieke Marsman.

Our selection of Dutch-language books that have recently been translated into English.

Students from two British Universities translated an excerpt from a theatre production by Flemish actor, writer, rapper and podcaster Rashif El Kaoui.

Students from two British Universities translated an extract from the second novel of Dutch poet and writer Simone Atangana Bekono.

Lisa Weeda's excellent debut novel tells the story of a divided Cossack family.

Bob van den Berg made a poetic film after the poem ‘Global Underground' by Annemarie Estor.

A captivating debut about a son who may want to break away from his mother, but gradually understands that this is impossible.

On a visit to the university town of Leuven, Derek Blyth discovers one of Europe’s smartest cities, some of Belgium’s best bars and a walk that takes you to the edge of time.

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